Moving to Sudan from Panama

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Panama to Sudan? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Panama to Sudan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and English.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Sudan compared to Panama.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PA
7.3
SD
19.6

Panama performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PA
$3,318
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

PA
17.3
SD
2.6

Panama generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

PA
17.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PA
2.7t
SD
0.4t

Panama generally does better on environment, though Sudan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PA
15.5
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PA
0.9%
SD
118.7%

Panama performs better than Sudan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PA
6.7%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PA
$35,800
SD
$2,800

Panama generally does better on employment & economy, though Sudan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PA
77.6 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PA
16.4
SD
42.3

Panama performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: General Directorate of Revenues, Panama, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Panama City Rain: 75.1 in/yr (1907 mm)
93° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

Khartoum Rain: 4.8 in/yr (121 mm)
99° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Panama City Khartoum
Jan–Mar 94°/65°F (34°/18°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 94°/69°F (35°/21°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 92°/70°F (34°/21°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 91°/68°F (33°/20°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Panama City Khartoum
Jan 92°/65°F (33.4°/18.5°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 94°/65°F (34.2°/18.4°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 95°/65°F (34.8°/18.4°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 96°/67°F (35.4°/19.5°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 94°/70°F (34.5°/21.1°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 93°/70°F (33.8°/21.3°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 93°/70°F (33.9°/21.0°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 93°/70°F (33.9°/20.9°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 91°/70°F (32.9°/21.0°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 91°/69°F (32.6°/20.8°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 91°/69°F (32.9°/20.3°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 92°/67°F (33.3°/19.2°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: IMHPA - Instituto de Meteorología e Hidrología de Panamá IMHPA - Instituto de Meteorología e Hidrología de Panamá, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Panama and Sudan. To live, work, or study long-term in Sudan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Sudan's immigration authority.

Panama passport

Panama passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
Panama passport holders need a visa to enter Sudan.
Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Panama

Visa Required
Sudan passport holders need a visa to enter Panama.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Sudan?

Connectivity is usually fine (Sudan: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Sudan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Sudan safe for expats?

Panama performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Panama?

Panama generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 17.3 in Panama. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Panama: 78).

What's the weather like in Sudan compared to Panama?

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 93°F in Panama City. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Panama City gets 75.1 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Panama, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

PA SD
Population 4,337,768 47,958,856
Currency Panamanian Balboa (PAB) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages Spanish Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +507 +249
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911